Hair hacks you should know

Scroll below for a selection of hair hacks that you should know. They will help save you from a bad hair day and make life that little bit easier. From taming your tresses to styling advice, we have you covered!

Conditioning your roots is a big no no, especially if you have oily or fine hair. If you condition your roots, you run the risk of having weighed down, flat hair. Also, it can make you hair seem more greasy, making you unnecessarily wash it daily.
Pesky split ends are the norm for most of us. The best way to disguise these is with the help of a conditioning oil. A little goes a long way, so dab a small amount onto your hands, rub your hands together then gently apply only to the ends of the hair. Apart from the oil holding down stray-away split ends, it will also add brilliant shine to the ends, making your hair look super healthy. We love: Kérastase Elixir Ultime Versatile Beautifying OilConditioning your hair before you shower is key, especially for those with thick hair. Apply conditioner in your hair around an hour before you shower then shampoo and condition as normal. Your hair will feel much softer and will be less susceptible to knots! Alternatively, use a leave-in-conditioner and spray in your hair before you go to bed at night. This will work at moisturising the hair overnight and in the morning simply brush the hair through before you shower, to avoid a fight your tangled knots and hairbrush. Wash and shampoo as normal, to reap the benefits of silky smooth hair. We love: Aussie Miracle Recharge Moisture Infuser Leave-in ConditionerIt’s always good to know how to whip up a quick emergency DIY hair mask, if your hair is in desperate need. You will probably have the food in your kitchen anyway, so you will save time and money concocting one at home. Ingredients like coconut oil, avocados, and bananas all work wonders and will give your hair the ultimate in deep conditioning. Click here for a number of DIY masks you can try for yourself. Most of us know that washing your hair daily is not advised, this is because over washing essentially strips the hair of it’s natural oils. Dry shampoo is the answer to those who find it hard to resist the urge of daily hair washing. Best used primarily on the roots and the night before, dry shampoo will make your hair look and feel fresh as it soaks up any excess oil or grease and gives your hair that extra bit of oomph! We love: Baptiste Dry Shampoo NourishWhile bobby pins are designed to grip the hair effectively, there is always a fear that one will slip and it easily can. For extra hold, try spraying your bobby pins with hairspray before you put them in your hair.We love: TRESemmé Freeze Hold Hair Spray Extra Strong HoldInstead of curling your hair from the top to the ends, try curling your hair on just the mid sections. This will give a more natural looking wave to your hair and will also save further damage to the ends of your hair which are naturally drier, and also the top of your hair which can break easily from pulling and tugging with curling irons. Apart from being better for your hair, it will also save you time. We love: Babyliss Boutique Soft WavesCover image source:Getty Images